October 2020 Edition
DeKalb County Community Foundation (IL)
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Greetings!
Hope you are enjoying these first few weeks of fall! Thank you for taking a few minutes to catch up on the announcements and activities of YOUR Community Foundation.
Applications Open for COVID-19 Response Grants
A third round of DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Grants is now available for 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations. This new round will provide emergency grants up to $5,000 with applications reviewed on a rolling basis. 

This grant program was created to support the rising needs in DeKalb County during the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding is made possible by ongoing donations to the DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund. Thank you to the many generous donors who have contributed!

Show a Local Educator They're Valued and Appreciated
We are seeking community nominations for the spring 2021 Excellence in Education Awards. With all the extra work our school districts put in this year due to COVID-19, this is a great way to show educators they're appreciated. Deadline for community nominations is November 1.

Thank you to donor Yvonne Johnson for her desire to shine a light on educators making a difference in DeKalb County!
YEP Alum Update With Danniela Estrada
Meet Danniela, a 2018 graduate of Sandwich High School. During her time in Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP), Danniela had many opportunities for leadership development and to embrace philanthropy. So where is she now and did the YEP program have an impact on her life after high school? Let’s find out! 

Grants Available for Nonprofits to Empower and Educate
Promise Grants provide support to charitable organizations addressing the needs of the underserved and often dismissed populations in DeKalb County. The purpose of the Promise Grant program is to inspire, educate, and empower individuals who may experience extraordinary challenges due to their ethnicity, immigration status, and abilities. Deadline to apply is November 15, 2020.

Supporting Nonprofit Professional Development
Sponsored by First Midwest Bank, the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP) Microgrant Program recognizes the importance of professional development in nonprofits. Eligible organizations can apply for a grant (up to $250) as a funding boost to attend a conference, program, or training.

For Good. For Ever. For DeKalb County.
Whatever season of giving you find yourself in, rest assured knowing that every donation entrusted to us is put to work in fulfilling our mission to enhance the quality of life in DeKalb County.  

Here are some ways to give this year:
  • In person or by mail = Cash or check to 475 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore, IL 60178
  • Online = Credit card or debit card dekalbccf.org/donate
  • NEW - Donors can set an end date to recurring online donations
  • Gift of Grain
  • Appreciated stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
  • IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
  • Life insurance policy
  • Estate planning

Your gift is greatly appreciated. Thank you!! 

Gift of Grain Option Available for Farmers
Gift of Grain is a charitable option for farmers and landowners to consider. By giving a gift of grain, farmers align generosity with their charitable interests and receive tax savings at the same time.

This giving option is made possible through a collaboration between the DeKalb County Community Foundation and the DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation.
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